XPost: comp.os.linux.misc   
   From: tnp@invalid.invalid   
      
   On 10/12/2025 10:59, c186282 wrote:   
   > On 12/10/25 05:30, The Natural Philosopher wrote:   
   >> On 09/12/2025 23:01, Char Jackson wrote:   
   >>> Within the last few years, they've been replaced by a TPS, throttle   
   >>> position sensor, that simply provides an electrical representation of   
   >>> the throttle position to the ECU. They seem to call it TBW, throttle by   
   >>> wire.   
   >>>   
   >> Something has to modulate the air input on a petrol engine.   
   >>   
   >> I dont think they use servos.   
   >> On a diesel, well its different.   
   >>   
   >>> Clutches have been hydraulic for quite a few years, so that cable is   
   >>> gone, as well. Good riddance to all of them. It's one less maintenance   
   >>> item.   
   >>   
   >> I haven't seen a mechanically coupled  clutch (or brakes) on a 4   
   >> wheeled vehicle since...forever! 1955 or there about maybe.   
   >>   
   >> Standard on bikes tho I agree.   
   >   
   >    Bikes are small, light, simple.   
   >   
   >    Kinda WISH car makers would adopt that paradigm again.   
   >   
   >    Oh, hydraulics are great - until there's a leak ....   
   >   
   Haven't had that in a few years either.   
      
   >   
      
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